SLO BYTES PC USER'S GROUP NEWSLETTER
JANUARY, 1988
CLUB INFORMATION
The SLO BYTES Newsletter is a monthly publication of
SLO BYTES of the Central Coast of California (San Luis
Obispo) an IBM/compatible personal computer user's
group. Information found in this Newsletter is
derived from magazine articles, manuals, books, other
PC user group newsletters, and our own members. The
purpose of this publication is to inform our members
of meetings, their program content, and other
information related to the use of IBM-PC's and
compatible computers. Dues to SLO BYTES are $18 per
year. As a member you will receive a membership card,
an updated membership list, SLO BYTES monthly
newsletter, and free use of our Public Domain Library.
Contributors are asked to submit articles for the next
issue by the 15th of each month either in writing or
on disk (ASCII format preferred). Address all
correspondence to SLO BYTES PC USER'S GROUP, % Bob
Ward, 2100 Andre' Ave., Los Osos, Ca. 93402. Phone
8am-5pm 756-2164, after 5pm - (805)528-0121. Other
user's groups have permission to publish any material
found in this newsletter.
Have a computer related item to sell? Tell the editor
and we will put it in our newsletter. For further
information call Bob Ward @ (805)528-0121 eves.
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Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of every month,
unless noted otherwise in the newsletter calendar, at
7:15 pm. New users SIG 6:15 to 7:15 pm. Meeting
place: Cal Poly University Biology Department, Fisher
Hall, Room 286.
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DI$COUNT$-DI$COUNT$-DI$COUNT$-DI$COUNT$-DI$COUNT$
Discounts usually apply only to regularly priced
merchandise. Ask a salesman to make sure. You must
present your membership card to receive a discount.
Paradise Computers 5% - all computers, peripherals,
441 Marsh St. and software.
San Luis Obispo 10% - Ribbons, paper, disks &
544-7127 other expendable items.
Star Computers 5% - any software in stock.
655 Morro Bay Blvd.
Morro Bay 10% - paper, ribbons, cable &
772-7827 other supplies.
Computer Logic 10% - off list - all computers,
973 Foothill Blvd. software, computer periphe-
Store #4 rals and products. Contact
San Luis Obispo Bruce, Paul, or Dave for
544-8347 your discount.
WITCO Computers 10% - off already discounted
3563 Sueldo, application software.
Building B Special prices on group
San Luis Obispo purchases of peripherals.
549-0811
FISBOSA Systems 10% - off packaged systems, soft-
3121 S. Higuera, F ware &/or peripherals when
San Luis Obispo purchased with system. Con-
549-9027 tact Lynne Boisen.
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$$-4 SALE-$$-4SALE-$$-4SALE-$$-4SALE-$$-4SALE-$$
IBM SOFTWARE
- TURBO PASCAL version 3.01A..... $30.00 by Borland
(with manual)
- TURBO TUTOR version 1.0 ....... $15.00 by Borland
(with manual)
- TRAINING WHEELS version 1.11 .. $20.00 by LANDMARK
SOFTWARE (34 Turbo Pascal functions & procedures
using DOS function calls)
NUTRITION
- HEALTH-AIDE version 1.0 ....... $35.00 by KNOSSOS
(nutritional, diet & personal data system)
FOURTH
- STARTING FORTH a book ......... $10.00 by Leo
Brodie, FORTH Inc. (intro. to the FORTH language &
operating system)
For the above programs, contact Bob Savryk @ 541-6567
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Microsoft Word ver 3.1 - Includes disks, both 5.25 &
3.5 inch format, and complete documentation.... $50.00
Contact Scott Zinger @ 543-2106
$$-4SALE-$$-4SALE-$$-4SALE-$$-4SALE-$$-4SALE-$$
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NEW MEMBERS
The following individuals became new members of SLO
BYTES at the January meeting:
Jim Chernoff 544-3651
Paul Chinowsky 544-9234
Zorus Colglazier 772-8102
Dorthy Gardner 489-5481
Joe Latimer 528-3743
David Martines 438-4181
David Mulvey 461-3326
Suzanna-Marie Sarasvati 489-6907
Irene Saurwein 528-5470
Doug Nelson 544-2757
Welcome to all! Our apologizes for what seemed to be
pandemonium at the last meeting. We were meeting at a
new location, we have new officers, and the treasurer
was overrun by individuals wanting disks, memberships,
etc. It's difficult to anticipate needs as some
meetings are very "mellow" compared to the last one.
New members note: all of our past newsletters (2+
years) are on disk and available at the meeting for
you to copy. The disk will be found in the same
holder with the file locator disks.
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NEW MEMBERS GET HELP
We are constantly reviewing how best to help
individuals in our club. When we were small, which
wasn't too long ago, it was easy. Everyone knew
everyone else and help was close at hand. With our
constantly growing membership this is no longer
possible.
About one year ago, George Campbell, our new president
wrote a new user's guide. This is a "mini" DOS manual
written in plain English to get the neophyte started.
Nothing is more discouraging than spending a large
amount of money for a machine then having it
constantly tell you "bad command or file name"! Also
included in this manual is a page on what disks a new
member should copy at the first meeting to get
started, and a past newsletter article on how to run
programs found on any of our public domain disks.
Several months later our past president, Byron Smith,
started a new user's SIG (special interest group)
which met for one hour before the general meeting.
Byron chaired most of these meetings, with George
Campbell, our new president continuing the custom.
Even in a classroom situation, an individual may be so
new to computer use that the very basics need to be
taught before there is an understanding of the
discussion taking place in the new user's SIG. It is
difficult to go over the same commands month after
month as the new user's group must also grow.
Starting with the next meeting new computer user's
will be given an opportunity to learn the most
elementary aspects of computer usage. Immediately
after the new user's SIG, those individuals who wish
to participate will go to another room containing one
computer where the following DOS commands will be
taught and demonstrated:
-- TURNING ON YOUR COMPUTER
-- THE COMPUTER KEYBOARD
-- CHANGING DISK DRIVES
-- LISTING & PRINTING A FILE DIRECTORY
-- FORMATTING A DISK
-- COPYING A FILE
-- RENAMING & BACKING UP A FILE
-- DELETING A FILE
-- LISTING A FILE ON THE SCREEN
-- PRINTING A FILE
-- CREATING & CHANGING SUBDIRECTORIES
-- DOS ERROR STATEMENTS
-- TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER
-- CARE OF FLOPPY DISKS
This instruction will take no more than 15-20 minutes.
You may practice what has been demonstrated after the
discussion is over. The instruction will be the SAME
EACH MONTH, so little will be gained from attending
more than once. Don't trust the demonstration to
memory; bring pencil and paper and take notes. If you
know the majority of these commands, this
demonstration is NOT FOR YOU and you will just be
taking up a space a new computer owner may need.
cont. -------->
HELP
Your specific questions should be directed to the
speaker in the new user's SIG meeting preceding this
demonstration. After the general meeting, new user's
who are not confidant in copying disks from our
library or need a "tour" of what is available will
have the opportunity to do so. A "seasoned" member
will take you as a group and show you how to locate
all the disks, binders, etc.
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BITS 'N BYTES
*** There is a new BBS in town called CYGNUS X-1
(1200/2400 baud). It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. Lots of high quality PC software for
downloading. Remember to upload a program to the
SYSOPS also. They are constantly looking for new PD
software. Their number is 544-7414. NOTE: This
number will be changing around January 20th to a
dedicated line and the new number will be 541-8505.
Use this number after the 20th. And don't forget SLO
PC FILE TRANSFER (2400/1200 baud). Steve has returned
from vacation with megabytes of new software. Call
541-1749. Operates 24 hours/day. A complete list of
all local bulletin boards is found on a disk in our
library.
*** Remember our new meeting place is Fisher Hall 286
with the computers located in FH 292. Many have
complained of the "lines" of people waiting to copy
software during the meeting. My observations over
many months have shown the computers are available but
not when everyone wants to use them. Heavy usage
occurs from 6pm until the general meeting is over; 8
to 8:30pm. Why not come late if your whole intention
is to copy PD software and start at 8:30pm. Our
policy is that we will stay open until the last person
leaves. 10:30pm or later, it doesn't matter to us.
You can save time if you come prepared. Use your file
locator disk at home to determine the programs you
wish to copy. Then come to the meeting with your
shopping list. You can also make a copy of the
binders present at the meetings by copying the disk in
the front of each binder and printing the pages at
home. Please copy no more than 10 disks at one
sitting if someone else is waiting in line. These
machines are for FORMAT and DISKCOPY ONLY. Don't tie
up a machine by running a program while others are
waiting to copy library disks.
*** New user's note. Bring your specific questions to
the meeting which starts at 6:15pm. And don't forget
to read your new user's manual. All the information
is pertinent to "getting started" with your new
frustration (computer). Don't be embarrassed by the
questions you may ask. The person next to you
probably wanted to ask the same question. The MAIN
purpose of this user's group is to help solve each
other's computer related problems!
*** As editor of the newsletter I depend on YOU and
other user's groups to furnish us with computer
articles. Everyone has something to contribute but
very few take the time to do so. Please take a few
minutes and write something of interest to the editor.
You all use computers for various purposes. Everyone
uses software. What about a software review? It
doesn't have to be glamorous or highly technical.
Just tell us why you like it (or dislike it). Let us
hear from you. I would prefer the article on a disk.
Use ASCII format if possible, although it is not
mandatory. Deadline is the 15th of each month.
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BITS 'N BYTES Cont....
*** Winter can be devastating to computers. Don't use
your computer during a lightning storm under any
circumstances. Should you have a power outage while
your computer is writing to your hard or floppy disks,
chances are you will lose everything on that disk.
Also unplug your computer and modem from the wall
during storms. A surge suppressor means nothing if
lightning strikes the power pole outside your house or
blows up the transformer. Even if your machine is off
the voltage is more than sufficient to jump the
contacts within your computer and "cook" the insides.
Neither PG&E nor Pacific Bell is responsible for "acts
of God". If your computer or modem is ruined during a
storm they will not pay for a replacement.
*** Very few members have returned their survey
sheets. Our membership list is only helpful if other
members know what software you are proficient in
using. Returning the survey sheet is not mandatory
but gives you the opportunity to help others.
*** Don't forget to bring your questionnaire, from the
last page of this newsletter, to the next meeting. We
need your input and it's worth a floppy disk to you!
*** Note the prices on generic disks have dropped 5
cents for the 360K and 15 cents for the high density
disks.
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DOS VERIFY
By Randy Swart
Capitol PC
Reprinted from CPC Newsletter, 8/87
DOS has a little-used facility which can give you
added insurance that your PC is reading and writing
properly when you access or write to a disk. If you
think the normal operation of floppies and hard drives
is to accurate to question, you have read enough of
this article already. There are others among us who
have had gremlins in our files often enough to want
verification!
DOS will verify the read and write operations if you
add the /V switch behind your copy commands. For
example, instead of entering:
COPY B:*.*
You should enter:
COPY B:*.*/V
The only noticeable difference is that the file copy
operation will be slightly slower. When I copied five
files totaling 358K from my A: floppy diskette drive
to my B: floppy drive, it took 35 seconds with verify
off and 58 seconds with verify on.
There is an even better way to use the verify option
without having to type /V every time. Just set the
DOS verify parameter to ON. To do so, enter:
VERIFY ON
at the DOS prompt. If you want to check the setting
of verify, you can enter:
VERIFY
at the prompt and your computer will return the status
of verify, such as:
VERIFY IS ON
You can go one step further and put "VERIFY ON" in the
BATch file you boot up with. Then you never have to
worry about the verification function or remember the
/V. Just copy files, and DOS verifies your copies
every time.
Slower copies, but peace of mind. Your choice. If
you don't think you need it now, file this article
away. You may come back to it some day when you find
a file copied with a bad bit!
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USEFUL UTILITIES UPDATE
by Dick Trueman
This is the start of a new monthly column. In it, I
will discuss utility programs available either as
"freeware" or "shareware" from our library. A major
emphasis will on the many fine free programs from PC
Magazine which will be found on the PC Magazine
Utilities disk. If you work with more than a single
application, good utility programs can really simplify
your work (especially if you have a hard disk) -- and
even make it fun!
Let's begin with an annotated listing of the programs
on the PC Magazine Utilities disk. Each one of these
programs has an accompanying .DOC file giving the
basic information on program usage and operations and
referencing the PC Magazine issue presenting that
program. I have run almost all of these programs on
my AT&T 6300 with 10M hard disk. Most ran flawlessly,
but I did encounter some compatibility problems with
certain programs, and I'll note these problems.
Depending on your system, you may have no problems or
the same or other problems. You should always check
out any of these programs before using them in a
situation where you would lose valuable work if your
system froze, requiring a reboot. (This has happened
to me, although very infrequently, while running such
programs.)
Program Description
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- ASC RAM-resident pop-up ASCII chart
- ATSIZE SIZE program for the AT (see SIZE)
- ATTR Display and modify file attributes
(Read only, Hidden, etc.)
- BAC Full or selective backup made easy
- BROWSE Scroll forward or backward through any
file (replaces TYPE command)
- CAPTURE Creates files of screen images which can
be popped up using HELP
- CARDFILE Combine database of names, addresses,
phone nos. and memos with an auto-dialer
- CHANGE Find/replace text strings in text files
- CO Powerful directory file manager with
multi-file copy, move, etc. commands
- COLORSET Set color combinations on a color system
- CTYPE Recovers cursor when it disappears and
permits setting cursor shape
- DDIR Double-column directory listings
- DELZ Deletes files permanently (unrecoverable)
- DIREX File manager - copy, delete, protect or
unprotect selected files in a directory
- DIRNOTES Alphabetically-sorted directory with
space for descriptive comments - good!
- DISKPREP Add system files to a non-system floppy
- DISKSCAN Locates and identifies disk errors on
hard and floppy disks
- DOORS Switch operations between two monitors
- DOS-EDIT Recycle and edit up to 15 on-screen DOS
commands without retyping - very handy
- DOSKEY Extend functions available at DOS prompt
- read .DOC file for specifics
(cont. Pg )
- DR Directory file manager similar to CO
- View, delete, rename, move single files
- FREE Amount of hard or floppy disk space left
- HELP Pops up help or reference screens of
user's choice, as saved using CAPTURE
- KBX Allows entering extended ASCII symbols
from within word processors and editors
- KEEPER Display and reuse last 10 commands typed
- KEY-FAKE Supplies keystrokes to initialize an
application program using a batch file
- LOCATE Find word or phrase in files
- LOCK Encrypt/decrypt files (with UNLOCK)
- LPTPORT Alternate use between two printers
- MENUBAR Make your own LOTUS-like interface
- MONOGRAF Display LOTUS graphs on mono monitor
- MOVE Copy files (no pathname support)
- NO Exclude specified files from the
action of a DOS command
- NPAD Make your own notepad windows
- ONEKEY Make your own macros - requires BASIC
to create the required .COM file
- PAINT Edits or creates custom reference or
help screens to pop up using HELP
- PARSE Count words, characters, sentences
- POP-CAL Pop-up calendar for any month
- POPDIR Useful subdirectory tool (with PUSHDIR)
- PR Formats ASCII program printouts
- PRN2FILE Redirect printer output - very useful
- PRSWAP Convert IBM text-graphic characters to
ASCII characters on non-graphic printers
- PUSHDIR Used with POPDIR
- QUICKEYS Speed up your keystroke repetition rate
- RED Transfer files between subdirectories
- REMINDER Timed appointment reminder on screen
- RENDIR Rename subdirectories, even in DOS 2.x
- RN Multi-directory file manager
- SAFARI Provides expanded error information
when errors occur
- SETUP Initiate printer control codes any time
- SIZE Gives true storage requirements of a
file or files based on cluster size
- SNAPSHOT Saves current screen and up to 3
additional screens for immediate display
- SNIPPER Copies portion of text screen to save or
use immediately (Locked up my AT&T)
- SPECTRUM Selectable full EGA palette
- STATLINE On-screen status of NUM, CAPS, SCROLL
- STATUS Display current system-board config.
settings, including free RAM
- SUGGEST Display subliminal messages
- SWEEP Execute DOS commands over subdirectories
- TSRUTIL Manage TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident)
utilities without rebooting - great!
- UNDEL Recover deleted floppy files
- UNLOCK Decrypt/encrypt files (with LOCK)
- VTREE Tree representation of subdirectories
- WAITASEC Recall information scrolled off screen
- WHERE Search all direc. for filename match
- XDEL Listing for selective file deletion
- XDIR Display any direc. within any program
Your feedback is solicited and will help determine the
future direction of this column. If you have any
comments, questions or suggestions, please call me at
544-4267.
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COMINGS & GOINGS
January's meeting was music to our ears! Lynne Boisen
from FISBOSA Computer Systems presented ADLIB, a music
synthesizer for the PC. As a comparison we first ran
Jukebox, a public domain program in our library, with
several songs. Without enhancements, the PC will play
only one note at a time. ADLIB blends notes to create
unique sounds or instruments of your choice. There is
an extensive list of instruments to choose from with
more available at an extra cost.
To create music, use the PC keyboard or if your
computer has a MIDI plug, attach your own piano type
keyboard for easier composition. Existing software
does not print out notes as you would normally expect
and the keyboard is displayed on its side. New users
of this program find themselves tilting their head to
one side or I expect, for the innovative, you could
lay your monitor sideways. With time, the display
becomes second nature. The ADLIB board and supporting
software sells for under $300. An external speaker
and other "instruments" may purchased at an additional
cost from FISBOSA.
February's meeting will focus on the accounting
package - BOTTOM LINE. Greg Clark, program developer
and manufacturer from Clark-Maser Corporation of
Ventura will demonstrate his package. He will be
accompanied by Gale Stewart, company sales rep-
resentative.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
John Rohde, treasurer, reported the following income &
expenses for the month of January, 1988:
Beginning Balance: $ 2672.28
Income: $ 464.15
Expenses: $ -100.36
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Ending Balance: $ 3036.07
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NEW USER'S CLASSES
Several individuals have inquired about the
possibility of starting new user's classes sponsored
and run by SLO BYTES. We feel this would be in direct
conflict with several of the local computer businesses
in town who already offer a similar service and depend
on the income as part of their livelihood. Please
note the following stores contacted which either offer
classes or would do so if enough interest was
generated.
FISBOSA Computer Systems: Opening day for their new
store is January 20th. Soon afterward they will offer
several beginning computer classes. Introduction to
Computer's I at a cost of approximately $30 will be a
2 - 2 1/2 hour lecture with hand-outs covering the
very basics of PC use. There will be time after the
lecture for hand's on computer help if necessary.
There will be classes in intermediate computing
starting about the same time. Call Lynne at 549-9027
for details.
WITCO Computers: Gary will offer classes if a minimum
of 5 individuals with similar interests can be
organized. Topics include basic computer use,
wordprocessing, and many advanced topics of interest.
Contact Gary Shactner at 549-0811 for price and
details.
CHAPARRAL'S Computer Connection offers many courses in
DOS, BASIC Programming, Wordprocessing, Spreadsheets
and beginning Database. Courses are taught in Santa
Maria, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, and Paso
Robles. Example of costs: 9 hours of BASIC
programming - $150.00, 4 hours of "Dancing with DOS" -
$59.00. Call 239-3555 for a schedule of classes.
STAR Computers - Rich Smith offers classes through
Morro Bay Parks and Recreation. His beginning hands-
on course is 6 hours long and covers introduction to
computers, WordStar, Lotus, dBASE + a finance package.
Price $45 - $55. Call 772-7827 for details.
Courses are taught through San Luis Parks &
Recreation. Call 549-7300 for details.
Cal Poly extension courses in DOS, dBASE and
wordprocessing are taught on a continuing basis.
Contact Cal Poly for details.
The above is an incomplete list of available classes
offered in the San Luis Obispo area. If you have a
"favorite" computer store, contact them about computer
classes. Most offer such a service.
Dorthy Gardner, a new member of SLO BYTES, would like
to contact other individuals interested in forming a
class for beginners. If this is your desire, contact
her at 489-5481.
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CALENDAR
February 4th BOTTOM LINE - Accounting package
demonstrated by developer, Greg Clark
March 3rd Computer Magazines - The Best and
Worst. An overview by George Campbell
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NEWS FROM OUR LIBRARY
This month we are adding several disks to our library,
most of the programs being downloaded from local and
distant bulletin boards over the past year (#237 - 241
with more to follow). Since each disk contains
several programs all under the same general category,
but unrelated, we have left them in "squeezed" form.
Those programs have the extension .ARC and must first
be "unsqueezed" before they are executable. Unarc the
files using PKXARC found on each disk. Follow the
same procedure as if you were using the COPY command.
That is, PKXARC the file you wish to run to a target
drive as though you were copying the .ARC file to
another disk. DO NOT Unarc to the disk containing
the .ARC files as you will run out of disk space.
Use the following format:
PKXARC FILENAME.(ARC) X:
where X is the destination floppy or hard disk drive
letter. The (ARC) is optional in extracting the files
from the .ARC file.
SLO #164 PC-SIG Directory on disk, #700 - 870
SLO #235 MEALMATE (PC-SIG 700) - Prepare recipes,
meals, etc. Lists Calories, food exchange
units, fats, carbohydrates, etc.
Excellent. +++ Meal-Meister, a Recipe File
program. Search by ingredients, recipe
number, etc. Cook this disk at 400 degrees
for 20 minutes! Add salt and pepper to
taste.
SLO #236 GALAXY - Excellent, easy to use word
processor.
SLO #237 UTILITIES #1 - rename subdir's, bi-
directional scrolling, remove RAM resident
programs, maps memory of computer, Core
hard disk performance tester, add
descriptions to file names, and many more.
(BBS downloads)
SLO #238 UTILITIES #2 - define function keys for DOS
commands, versatile print spooler, tiny
print 2 columns wide, cache-like utility,
warm & cold boot from keyboard, write
protect any disk drive, and many more. (BBS
downloads)
SLO #239 GRAPHICS #1 - read Macintosh bit-map
graphics on your computer, snakes on an EGA
screen, printshop graphics, factorial
graphic plots, convert printmaster graphics
to printshop / visa versa, emulate color
graphics on Hercules graphics card, etc.
(BBS downloads). Most of these programs
require a color graphics adapter. Some EGA
programs.
Cont. pg
(LIBRARY Con't.)
SLO #240 APPLICATIONS #1 - menu creator, dBASE menu
maker, simple word processor, utilities for
DoubleDos, astronomy program, etc. (BBS
downloads)
SLO #241 GAMES #1 - run your own nuclear power plant
(give this one to PG&E for practice!),
lowball poker, game of DOTS, adult spin the
bottle, etc. (BBS downloads). Some may
require color graphics. See README.241 for
listing.
SLO BYTES wishes to thank Kevin Criqui, Steve
Flaherty, Jim Erlach, and Daniel Durbin, SYSOPS of
local San Luis Obispo bulletin boards for their
software contributions. Also many thanks to George
Campbell for looking at all the files and categorizing
them.
**** NEW DEMO DISKS ****
#61 GENIFER, a dBASE Application Generator by Bytel
Corp.
#62 VIEWGEN 2.0, a screen design tool and
application generator for dBASEIII+, Clipper,
QuickSilver, etc.
#63 CENCAD - CAD design program
Please put the DEMO disks back in the file box
according to the number in the upper right corner of
the disk. It takes us extra time to straighten out
the disk boxes if the disks are not replaced in proper
order.
PLEASE copy no more than 10 disks at one sitting if
others are waiting for a machine. The computers are
there for all members not just the ones who get there
first.
The computers are for FORMATting or COPYing disks
ONLY. Use the menu on the screen for FORMAT or
DISKCOPY. Don't copy individual files from one disk
to another as this takes too much time. You can also
save time if you format your disks at home before
coming to the meeting.
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